The announcement comes a day after Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber ordered a special session designed to give Nike assurances that the state wouldn’t change certain corporate tax structures if the company agrees to expand in the Portland area.

“Penny and I are pleased to help upgrade cardiovascular health in Oregon and around the world,” Knight said in an OHSU release. “(Doctors) Starr and Kaul have built a great program in research, care and outreach, and we are excited about what it can contribute to the fight against these deadly diseases.”

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